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399 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330298117
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Tells the story of Charles Smithson's infatuation with the unusual Sarah Woodruff, whilst being engaged to a young lady of a good family and a considerable dowry. The author re-creates the feel of a Victorian novel. He also wrote The Collector and...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,670 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
challenging 37%
mysterious 37%
sad 30%
dark 20%
informative 16%
tense 14%
funny 12%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 48%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Blood
399 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330298117
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Tells the story of Charles Smithson's infatuation with the unusual Sarah Woodruff, whilst being engaged to a young lady of a good family and a considerable dowry. The author re-creates the feel of a Victorian novel. He also wrote The Collector and...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,670 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
challenging 37%
mysterious 37%
sad 30%
dark 20%
informative 16%
tense 14%
funny 12%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 48%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Blood